1. Ten simple rules for recognizing data and software contributions in hiring, promotion, and tenure.
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Puebla, Iratxe, Ascoli, Giorgio A., Blume, Jeffrey, Chodacki, John, Finnell, Joshua, Kennedy, David N., Mair, Bernard, Martone, Maryann E., Wittenberg, Jamie, and Poline, Jean-Baptiste
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WEB-based user interfaces ,JOB applications ,LITERATURE reviews ,ADOPTION ,SOFTWARE as a service - Abstract
This article provides guidelines for universities to incorporate data and software contributions into their hiring, promotion, and tenure processes. It emphasizes the importance of aligning evaluation processes with open science principles and valuing diverse scholarly contributions. The guidelines include recommendations for developing clear guidelines for committee members, selecting a suitable committee with expertise in open data and software, and articulating metrics for evaluation. The document acknowledges that data and software competency is just one factor to consider and encourages institutions to balance it with other relevant factors. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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